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Man dies after collision of two trains | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
Emergency services were called after a train crash was reported in Powys | Emergency services were called after a train crash was reported in Powys |
A man has died following a low-speed collision involving two trains in Wales, British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed. | |
A further 15 people have been taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, the force said. | |
All other passengers have been been evacuated from both trains. | |
The crash happened near the village of Llanbrynmair, in Powys, at around 19:30 BST on Monday. | |
The services involved were the 18:31 from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth and the 19:09 from Machynlleth to Shrewsbury. | |
Traffic Wales said the A470 was closed in both directions between Caersws and Glantwymyn, while Transport for Wales said rail replacement services were in operation. | |
The incident was attended by the ambulance and fire services, local police, and the coastguard, with support from the rail industry, BTP said in a statement. | |
Residents reported seeing an air ambulance at the scene. | |
BTP said the family of the man who died had been informed and was being supported by specialist officers. | |
It also said local residents would see an increased police presence in the coming days as officers worked to understand the circumstances leading up to the collision. | |
Writing on X earlier, Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan said: "My thoughts are with all those involved in the rail incident in Powys earlier this evening. | |
"I would like to thank the emergency services for their response and have asked to be kept informed of any developments throughout the night." |